New York State Governor Office of Counselor and Press Secretary to the Governor Press Releases
Some content may contain outdated and offensive terminology. See: New York State Archives Statement on Language in Descriptive Resources
Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
2.3 cubic feet
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
The Governor's Press Office maintained these records as their central file of press releases concerning all aspects of state government. Most are standard press releases publicizing appointments, new legislation, issues of concern to the governor, the governor's activities, or ceremonial occasions. Occasionally a press release will include, or consist entirely of, the text of a piece of legislation, a statement by the governor, an executive order or proclamation, or a government report.
The press releases concern numerous issues such as: promoting business and employment; crime prevention and expansion of correctional services; health care costs and programs; energy conservation and development; mass transit financing; prevention of domestic violence; highway maintenance and construction; and neighborhood preservation programs.
Alternate Formats Available
Excerpts or complete versions of press releases are published in Public Papers of the Governor.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Access Terms
Detailed Description
Dates | Contents | Box | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Accretion: 13706-82 |
|||||
1978 January-1981 January | Press Releases | 1 |
1981 February-1982 April | Press Releases | 2 |
1982 April-December | Press Releases | 3 |